The Earl Grey Tea Rooms
📍 13-14 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ, UK
About The Earl Grey Tea Rooms
The Earl Grey Tea Rooms offers a quintessential tea room experience right in the heart of York's historic Shambles. Known for its traditional charm and cosy atmosphere, visitors often feel like they've stepped back in time. This well-regarded establishment holds a strong Google rating of 4.3/5 stars, reflecting the positive experiences of many guests.
Guests can indulge in delicious cream teas, which are frequently praised for their generous size and quality, alongside a selection of lovely teas, cakes, and light meals such as soup. The inviting decor and calming ambiance create the perfect setting to relax and enjoy a classic British refreshment. The attentive team ensures quick and efficient service, contributing to the overall delightful experience.
Visiting Information
The Earl Grey Tea Rooms welcomes guests Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please note there is no dedicated wheelchair accessible parking available. For payment, the tea rooms accept major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments, providing convenient options for all visitors.
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📍 13-14 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ, UK
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Showing 5 of 280 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
A good spot for a cuppa. I think the house blend might be Yorkshire Tea or something - just teabags. The loose leaf teas are put straight into the pot rather than into a strainer inside the pot which makes them very strong by the second cup. They are happy to give out extra hot water though and the staff were friendly. A small range of teawares and tea in the little shop at the front.
We went on a Saturday and expected it to be rammed but we got a table straight away. The tea room is like stepping back in time, very quaint and traditional. Service was quick and efficient and the cream tea was delicious, good size too. The earl grey tea was lovely
Me and my parents stumbled across this tea room today and it's amazing. The decorations are amazing. It's so cozy, the music is so calming and slow. The furniture is even amazing. I had the soup and a glass of cordial and it was so refreshing and nice. So flavorful. The bread was so fluffy and sweet. If I could give it 100 stars out of 10 I would Would definitely come again
We tried this tea room out, it was a nice little tea room,the teas were lovely and they served some nice cakes
We visited during October half term with two little ones in tow. I spotted the children’s menu advert in the window and thought it would be worth a try. We were seated straight away (there’s plenty of seating upstairs too) and we managed to sit in a corner where our nearly 2 year old wouldn’t “escape”. The children’s menu was perfect for our two. Options like eggs, beans or cheese on toast (served with some crisps, tomato and cucumber) and sandwiches with the same accompaniment. Both children enjoyed their food (a huge feat for us, so thank you) and we enjoyed ours too. The only minor fault was that the side salad was dry and didn’t come with a dressing, but we really should have asked. We were chuffed with this find, thank you to the team for their service and patience with a young family. We didn’t feel out of place. Also, the toilets were really clean and had changing facilities for little ones.